Ai Ye
Alternate Names
Artemisiae Argyi, Folium, Mugwort Leaf, Artemesia, Moxa
Commentary
Herbal Category: Stop Bleeding
Actions & Indications
Warms the womb and stops bleeding: used to stop prolonged menstrual and uterine bleeding, regulate the menses, and calm a restless fetus.
Dosage
3-9 g. Char to enhance warming and hemostatic properties. In its raw form it is relatively neutral and may be combined with other herbs that cool the blood.
Interactions
References:
Bensky, Danand Gamble, Andrew. Chinese Herbal Medicine, Materia Medica. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1993.